Liverpool vs Chelsea: Darwin Nunez Breaks Premier League Record That Stood for 20 Years

• Darwin Nunez broke a record in the Premier League against Chelsea
• The Uruguayan has hit the woodwork 11 times in the 2023/24 season
• Liverpool overcame the resilience of Chelsea to win 4-1 at Anfield

Liverpool star, Darwin Nunez, etched his name in Premier League history during the Red's commanding 4-1 triumph over Chelsea on Wednesday night.

The Uruguayan forward achieved his 11th assist of the season in all competitions, delivering a precise low cross for Luis Diaz to slot into the bottom corner.

Nunez's contributions extend beyond assists, boasting an impressive tally of 11 goals, marking a season for the Reds that, despite its quality, may be somewhat underrated.

In his second season with the club, the ex-Benfica striker continues to showcase his well-rounded skills, dynamic runs, and physical prowess—justifying Liverpool's significant investment of a club-record £85 million to secure his services from Benfica in the summer of 2022.

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Nunez breaks 'unwanted' Premier League record

Although Nunez failed to register a goal against Chelsea, he left no stone unturned in his efforts to hit the back of the net.

In the first half, the 23-year-old stepped up to take a Liverpool penalty following a foul by Benoit Badashile on Diogo Jota in the area.

His attempt struck the left post, and Chelsea subsequently cleared the ball, leaving the forward frustrated by his misfortune once more.

Adding to his woes, he went on to hit a combination of crossbar and post three more times throughout the match, all without managing to score.

OptaJoe has now verified that the forward has established a Premier League record, becoming the inaugural player to strike the woodwork on four distinct occasions in a single match since records were initiated in the 2003/04 season.

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Players to have hit the woodwork most times

According to Sportsbible, the second player to endure this unfortunate occurrence was Cristiano Ronaldo, who struck the woodwork three times in a single match for Manchester United against Newcastle in October 2006.

The first to achieve this feat was, indeed, Bolton legend Jay-Jay Okocha, who also hit the woodwork three times against Tottenham in November 2003.

Since then, players like Leandro Trossard and Timo Werner have matched this statistic, but Nunez has surpassed them, securing a new record.

How Liverpool sank Chelsea

Sports Brief also reported that Liverpool stepped up their title bid with a dominant 4-1 victory over Chelsea, while Erling Haaland marked his return to Manchester City as the champions secured a 3-1 win against Burnley on Wednesday.

Despite Jurgen Klopp's surprising announcement of stepping down as Liverpool boss at the end of the season, the team's momentum remains unscathed as they continue to compete in four different competitions for silverware.